Senate honors cowgirl, former Supreme Court Justice O’Connor

The Texas Senate honored retired U.S. Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O’Connor for her public service and commitment to Alzheimer’s research.

Her description of the disease’s “devastating toll” was personal; her husband was diagnosed with the Alzheimer’s.

“It is a disease that affects every member of the family by virtue of the care that needs to be provided,” O’Connor said.

It was noted in her introduction that she was in the National Cowgirl Hall of Fame, so she had something in common with Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst, who was inducted into the Texas Rodeo Cowboy Hall of Fame.

This may have been special to Dewhurst, but we’re not sure, since he wasn’t in the Senate chamber for her appearance.